{"product_id":"the-macallan-james-bond-diamonds-are-forever-18-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2007-vintage-55th-anniversary-limited-edition","title":"The Macallan “James Bond: Diamonds Are Forever” 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 2007 Vintage, 55th Anniversary Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eThis Macallan 18 Year “Diamonds Are Forever” release is a highly collectible, narrative-driven single malt that merges luxury whisky with cinematic legacy. It delivers the house’s signature sherry richness, elevated by an innovative red wine cask influence and framed in striking archival packaging. This is a collector’s Macallan first—and a serious whisky second, with real depth behind the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eCrafted by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Macallan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Speyside, this limited-edition single malt was \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"768\"\u003edistilled in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e—a deliberate nod to Agent 007—and matured for \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e18 years\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eThe whisky is built on a complex cask program combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"986\"\u003esherry-seasoned European and American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e with the notable addition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003ered wine–seasoned American oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking a rare stylistic departure for the distillery. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This dual-cask approach reflects both Macallan’s sherry heritage and the film’s storyline, where Bond’s wine expertise plays a key role. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e45.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whisky is presented in natural color and showcases the layered complexity achieved through bespoke hybrid casks crafted from both European and American oak staves. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eThe release commemorates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e55th anniversary of \u003cem data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eDiamonds Are Forever\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1971), continuing the longstanding cultural connection between Macallan and the James Bond franchise. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eThere are no widely published professional critic scores available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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data-end=\"2535\"\u003eThe Macallan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2553\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eKey Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eMalted barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2596\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e18 years; sherry-seasoned \u0026amp; red wine-seasoned oak casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2681\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e2007 vintage, James Bond collaboration, 55th anniversary release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2773\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eDried fruit, vanilla, caramel, cocoa, polished oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2851\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eRich, layered, sherry-driven with wine-cask complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat to appreciate its layered cask influence. 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